PPU 7.62x39mm ammunition (part no. PP739P) loads a 123-grain pointed soft point bullet for shooters who want an expanding-bullet option in the classic AK and SKS-pattern cartridge, built by popular demand for the huge population of foreign military and commercial rifles chambered for it. PPU loads this ammunition on brass cases for reliable extraction and reloading, and the pointed soft point profile combines a sleek, accurate nose shape with genuine expansion on impact. Since so many rifles chambered in 7.62×39 have entered the U.S. market since World War II, having an expanding hunting-grade load available matters for owners who want more than surplus ball ammunition. In rifle ammunition for 7.62×39 hunters, this is the load built for that role.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 7.62x39mm, the cartridge behind the AK-47 and SKS platforms worldwide.
• The bullet is a 123-grain pointed soft point, combining an accurate profile with expansion on impact.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 2350 fps, typical performance for the cartridge’s midrange power level.
• The cases are brass, standard for reloaders and dependable extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, sized for range confirmation before a hunt.
• The loaded box ships at approximately 0.83 lbs, typical shipping weight for a 20-round box of 7.62 x 39mm.
• The exposed lead tip begins expanding within the first few inches of penetration, transferring energy quickly without fully fragmenting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this load built for? Hunting with 7.62x39mm-chambered rifles, using an expanding soft point bullet instead of standard full metal jacket ball ammunition.

Will this work in an AK-47 or SKS? Yes, this is standard commercial 7.62x39mm ammunition built to function reliably in both platforms.

Buy PPU 7.62x39mm 123gr Pointed Soft Point Ammunition

Most 7.62×39 ammunition on the shelf is built for the range, not the field, and this pointed soft point closes that gap with genuine expansion for hunting. Sight it in and take that AK or SKS somewhere a full metal jacket bullet was never meant to go. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.